Good Housekeeping articles from February 2006

Good Housekeeping archives from February 2006

Great housekeeping.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... Bravo! Your November issue is the best one I've read in all my years as a subscriber. You're doing what you do best: giving great housekeeping tips, focusing on the challenges of running a household, and helping me manage my time. Frankly, I...

Elder tips.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... I was very pleased to see your special report by Greg Daugherty, "Home Alone" (November). As a geriatrician, I spend each day focusing on elder health and working with families to help elders "age in place." I applaud your foresight and urge...

Out of sight.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... I was so pleased to see your magazine step outside the box and include "Real-life 'Mediums,'" the wonderful article by Carole Braden (November). It seems that many magazines are afraid to go beyond mainstream beliefs. Kudos to Good Housekeeping...

Household dangers.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... Thanks for your article "High on Cold and Cough Medicine" (October). As the single mother of a 14-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter, I try my best to stay involved in my children's lives and the lives of their friends. I know that...

Crafty redo.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... Lisa Hoefler of Dayton, Ohio, who's married to a lieutenant with the local fire department, tried a trick from our November Good Ideas section and upholstered each of her dining-room chairs in a different hue. Says Hoefler: "I bought the...

Nurse know-how.(On your mind: LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... Your November issue contained an article ("What Doctors Wish You Knew") that advised readers to lie to the emergency department triage nurse in order to gain quicker access to care. It also stated that healthcare workers like "treats," implying...

Kindness on credit: he helped my parents find their dream. Years later, he would change the way I see the world.(Blessings)
February 1, 2006... A few weeks after my father died, my friend Barbara invited me to lunch, to comfort me and lift my spirits. We had met when our daughters were in nursery school together, and she'd known my dad, Norman Atkins, a professional singer with a...

February idea of the month.(Good ideas)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... [PAIR OLD CHINA WITH FRESH BLOOMS] For a charming table arrangement, cluster mismatched pieces of china and fill them with beautiful flowers. Group teacups from a cherished set with flea market finds like sugar bowls and creamers. We chose...

Heloise to the rescue.(Good advice)
February 1, 2006... Q I have a problem with fruit flies. What's the best way to eliminate them? --Jan Winther, Blaine, Washington Don't you dislike those little flying pests? Fruit flies thrive on or near rotting fruit or veggies stored in the open. When...

Pet peeve.(Good advice: PEGGY POST ON MODERN MANNERS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... My coworker came to work with a disgusting cough and a runny nose. How can I tell her to go home? I know she still has several sick days left. Maybe she thinks she's expected to show up unless she's bedridden, or maybe she doesn't want to...

You asked, Peggy answers.(Good advice: PEGGY POST ON MODERN MANNERS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Q: My neighbor and I carpool. I do all the driving, but she's never offered me gas money, and with prices skyrocketing--ouch! Can I say something? A: You can still lay down rules, even at this point; Say "Janet, I'm glad I've been able to...

Pop quiz.(Good advice: PEGGY POST ON MODERN MANNERS)
February 1, 2006... Every Valentine's Day, your husband buys you a big box of fancy chocolates. This year, you're on a diet. What do you do? a. Accept the gift, but make a point of sharing it with coworkers or friends. b. Tell him in advance that you'd...

So what would you do?(Good advice: PEGGY POST ON MODERN MANNERS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... A friend's tummy looks rounder, so you ask, "When's the baby due?" But she isn't pregnant! What now? SHE SAYS: "Apologize profusely, hug her, and make a joke out of it." --Melanie Gillespie, 39, Ontario SHE SAYS: "Tell her she...

Clean like a pro: ever wonder how fancy retailers keep their goods gleaming? We've got the dirt on easy-to-do tricks.(Good advice)
February 1, 2006... MAKING DIAMONDS SHINE at Harry Winston The world-famous store typically relies on a professional ultrasonic cleaning machine, says Vice Chairman Peter Schneirla. Instead, you can try this homemade solution that the store also uses: In a...

All-natural flu fighters: wash your hands, get enough sleep--and boost your immunity with these superhealthy foods.(Good advice)
February 1, 2006... HOW THEY HELP GETTING ENOUGH OTHER SOURCES Citrus Oranges, grapefruit, For women, the Strawberries, fruits and other citrus recommended daily papayas, fruits are loaded ...

Open kitchens: give the most popular room in the house a breath of fresh air with these stylish shelving and design ideas.(Good house)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... SHELF CONTROL Basic boxy shelves are used as sleek display cases in this contemporary kitchen, Keeping wares out in the open does require some careful editing; the understated palette of these pieces makes them cohesive. Spices and other...

Good deals: looks you'll love-for less.
February 1, 2006... Gorgeous gems jazz up any outfit; $7.99, Kmart. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get hooked on crochet in this cardigan, $40, and camisole, $30, from Apt. 9 at Kohl's. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE VS. STEAL Two lip-gloss shades are...

The secret to color that looks natural.(Good looks)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... It's unflattering and unnatural to have a mass of one solid color around your face, says Vincent J, owner of the Vincent J Salon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more realistic color, give yourself some dimension with a few high- and lowlights....

Win it! Anti-aging cream.(Good looks)
February 1, 2006... Doctors often look to Eastern medicine for fresh ideas, and now the beauty world is doing the same. To find new and better wrinkle fighters, Avon teamed up with top research institutions in China and Thailand. THE RESULT: Anew Alternative...

Fight winter washout.(Good looks)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... No matter where you live, you can count on cold weather to glaze your complexion with that dull, ashen look. ONE QUICK SOLUTION: Bring the life back to your face with red lipstick. Here's how to make the bold hue look great and last for...

Makeup made easier.(Good looks)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... If you've ever fumbled a blush brush, now hear this: There's a new genre of creamy, mousse-like makeup that's made to be dabbed on with a finger and rubbed in effortlessly. And while powders can be aging, these formulas make skin look younger....

Morning glory.(Good looks)
February 1, 2006... These TV news anchors make looking good (at dawn!)look easy. Natalie, Hannah, and Carol spill their secrets and shortcuts so you, too, can be ready for your close-up. "Three words: concealer, concealer, concealer. I can't get enough of it...

Yet another reason not to smoke.(Good health)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... You're more likely to get frostbite. Normally, blood vessels in your hands and feet expand rapidly when you're exposed to freezing temperatures, to protect extremities against injury. But nicotine slows this expansion. Even when you come...

The new diet-drug danger.(Good health)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Ephedra is off the market, but that doesn't mean other weight-loss supplements are safe. In a recent study, two products containing bitter-orange extracts--Advantra Z and Xenadrine EFX--raised the heart rates of subjects; Xenadrine EFX, which...

Your runny nose, explained.(Good health)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... You don't have a cold, but the minute you step outside and into the chilly air, you need a tissue. The reason is that before the air travels to your lungs, your body tries to warm it. To do this, small structures in your nose, called...

So yummy, so healthy!(Good health)(popcorn)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Sure, popcorn is a "fun food," but this whole-grain snack packs more nutrition than you'd think. A typical movie-night portion (three cups) counts as one of your recommended three servings a day of whole grains. Just don't cancel out the good...

It's your heart treat it right: a lifesaving guide for women: the best tests, healthy foods, free screenings, and more. Plus, what you must know about the "other" attack.(Special heart section)
February 1, 2006... Is your doctor heart-smart? 3 WAYS TO KNOW 1 There's a tape measure in the examining room. Your waistline provides a better indication of your heart disease risk than a height/ weight measure does. The number to watch for: 35 inches....

Hotlines for kids who need help.(Good health)(Directory)
February 1, 2006... Sometimes your kids won't confide in you even when they're in serious trouble. Leave this list of expert-recommended hotlines where they can find it--it could be a lifesaver. Except where noted, all lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a...

Money talk save money and stay warm this winter!(Cover story)
February 1, 2006... 1 Dial down. Lower your thermostat just two degrees and you could save an estimated $40 on your heating bills this winter. Most people won't feel the difference between 72 and 70 degrees. If everyone did this, the demand for natural gas...

Scared identity thieve? Protect yourself with these new strategies.(Money)
February 1, 2006... I live in fear of identity theft--and I'm not just talking about someone stealing my credit card numbers and going on a spending spree. If crooks get hold of your personal information, they could take out student loans in your name, file false...

Love the smell of chocolate? Indulge! These new cocoa-scented beauty products are a treat.(the Best of Everything: TESTING FROM THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... 1. For silky skin, check out ONBody by Kiss My Face Body Scrub ($8 for six ounces). One tester's hubby described the scent as "inviting." 2. A yummy soap that also moisturizes" Origins Cocoa Therapy Energy-Boosting Body Bar ($10 for five...

No-spill sugar.(the Best of Everything: TESTING FROM THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE)(Domino's new plastic canister )(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Say goodbye to those messy paper bags. Domino's new plastic canister ($2.79, with four pounds of sugar) has an extrawide mouth for easy scooping (no more granules all over the counter). Other smart design features: The snap-on lid creates an...

All-star shredders.(the Best of Everything: TESTING FROM THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Your trash bin can be a jackpot for identity thieves-which is why you should chop financial and Other personal documents into confetti before tossing them: Shredders do the job a lot faster than scissors, but which brands perform best? What the...

Best Buffalo wings.(the Best of Everything: TESTING FROM THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... The supermarket versions all save time--but do they taste good? The Good Housekeeping Institute checked out the three most popular brands and found a real favorite: Tyson Buffalo Style Hot Wings ($8.99 for about 25, shown), which testers said...

Food processors our new favorites.(the Best >> BUYER'S GUIDE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Put away your knives, graters, and whisks. Kitchen prep is a breeze ] with these easy-to-clean time-savers. COMPACT GEM Have a cluttered countertop? The KitchenAid 7-Cup Capacity ($119.99); which is smaller than any other model we...

Will your teen be safe on a party trip? Unlike Natalee Holloway, most kids don't disappear on spring-break or graduation trips-but they do face some dangers. So before you give in to their pleas, read this.(Family time)
February 1, 2006... It was supposed to be high school's last hurrah, a big blowout with friends at the end of senior year, before everyone scattered to different colleges. Destination: Cancun, Mexico, where the beaches are beautiful, the nightclubs are rowdy, and...

The best ways to help with homework: can't motivate your child? Worried that you're pushing too hard ... or not hard enough? A do's-and-don'ts guide for parents.(Family)
February 1, 2006... Dinner is over, the dishes are done, and you can finally cozy up with a good book or a favorite TV show. Unless you're the parent of a tween or teen. Evenings are when my two teenagers tackle hours of homework. And I'm right in there--checking...

Getting personal: Joy Behar solves your problems.(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Q Now that my sister has lost 20 pounds and is a size eight, my mother has set her Weight Watchers sights on me! She's constantly telling me how much happier I'd be if I were superslim like my sister. But I think I look just fine the way I am!...

Spare the child.(Getting personal: JOY BEHAR SOLVES YOUR PROBLEMS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... My friend Laura has a three-year-old son, and I think she is way too harsh in the way she disciplines him. I know Laura loves her boy, and she's never laid a finger on him--but she yells at him constantly and screams whenever he does the...

Joy to the world.(Getting personal: JOY BEHAR SOLVES YOUR PROBLEMS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... WITH VALENTINE'S DAY ALMOST here, a lot of couples may be thinking about going on a romantic getaway. Take my advice: Stay home. After you get done fighting traffic on the way there, paying for an insanely overpriced dinner, and cramming...

Does this sound familiar?(Getting personal: JOY BEHAR SOLVES YOUR PROBLEMS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... My best friend and her husband came to visit for a long weekend. But they were horrible houseguests! They left bottles and food wrappers all over the yard. Our CDs and DVDs were left out or put back in the wrong cases. How can we see them...

Out of the darkness: blinded by a rare eye disease, Cyndee Williams almost gave up. But she had a little boy--and big dreams.(Good Health)
February 1, 2006... Cyndee Williams thought she had taken every precaution to keep her rambunctious two-year-old son, Brennan, safe. But one day in July 2003, the toddler managed to jump off a swing in the backyard, unlatch the gate, and run down the street....

18 clues he's still crazy about you: you say your husband can't express his feelings? Here are all the funny little ways he says "I love you.".(Gettingpersonal)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... 1 When you wear a T-shirt, boxers, and socks to bed, somehow he still thinks you're cute. 2 He doesn't laugh when you pronounce Mark Messier as "Mark Messy-er." 3 The only framed photo on his bureau is of you at age ten--with short...

"I thought I was going to die": Wendy Bonham barely escaped a fiery plane crash. The premonition that still haunts her--and the choice that saved her life.(Real lives)
February 1, 2006... It started with a routine announcement from the pilot: The flight from St. Louis to Kirksville, Missouri, was minutes from landing. Wendy Bonham, 44, sat back in her seat, exhausted. It was October 19, 2004, and she had already flown from her...

Mariah Carey: the pop princess on her early success, the personal turmoil that almost brought her down, and her remarkable comeback.(Real lives: At lunch with Liz)(Interview)
February 1, 2006... Mariah Carey strides into the New York City restaurant Chin Chin, her honey-colored hair long and loose, her sun-kissed skin glowing. She has never looked better. Dangling earrings with multicolored stones hang from her ears, and dark blue...

End emotional eating for good: diet guru Bob Greene on the real reason you're not dropping those pounds--and how to start losing right now.(Cover story)
February 1, 2006... Your husband just won't eat diet food. It was snowing, so you couldn't go shopping for healthy things to eat. You felt as if you were coming down with something. The only things served at that party were cheese and cookies. Your dog ate...

Classics with a twist: get back to basics with these superstylish takes on timeless essentials.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... * a blazer * gray wool trousers * a twinset THE BLAZER This simple blue jacket from La Redoute can be classy or casual, depending on its running mates. YOUTH SERUM: TAKE OFF YEARS WITH DENIM JEANS AND A SILK CAMI ...

A new nest: from Lyn Peterson's latest book: A house gets a smart update with light-filled rooms and a clean, comfortable vibe.
February 1, 2006... When you fantasize about a breezy house by the beach, you probably don't think of wall-to-wall green shag carpeting and dark flocked wallpaper. But that's what Ralph and Joan Ammirati got when they bought their shingle-style home in...

True partners: these couples couldn't do their jobs without each other. See how they manage to mix business with pleasure every day of the year.
February 1, 2006... 1. the dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky, 32 and 34 The job: Principal dancers with American Ballet Theatre Married how long: 12 years (they've worked together for 16). Daughter Emma Galina, left, was born in March...

"She was our baby": Margaret Mignano was deeply devoted to her handicapped daughter. Imagine, then, how she felt when she was charged with her child's murder.
February 1, 2006... Margaret Mignano was folding laundry when she heard sheriff's lieutenant Danny Warren at the door of her rural Tennessee home. "What's he want?" she called out to Mike, her husband of 16 years. "He wants you," Mike replied. An uneasy feeling...

Super bowls: these hot, hearty soups and stews are simple to make and impossible to resist.(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Swimming with shrimp, cod, and tomatoes, our fisherman's stew is a perfect partner to crusty bread. On a chilly night, nothing beats a slow-cooker meal, like tender short ribs with parsnips, turnips, and carrots. Creamy and...

Super bowls.(February recipes)(Recipe)
February 1, 2006... Moroccan vegetable stew Prep 15 minutes Cook about 25 minutes Makes about 5 1/2 cups or 4 main-dish servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, crushed with press 1...

In my kitchen: sweets for the boys.(Home cooking)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Making valentines is something I look forward to every year. As a child, I loved to glue doilies onto construction paper. These days, my son and I paste photos, stickers, and sayings onto cards for out-of-town friends and family. Of course, our...

What I make for my valentines: chocolate truffles.(Home cooking)(Recipe)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Prep 30 minutes plus chilling * Makes 64 truffles In food processor, pulse 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate until finely ground. In small saucepan, heat 3/4 A cup heavy cream to boiling over high heat. With processor running, add cream, 4...

For the best cocoa.(Home cooking)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Want frothy cups of hot chocolate without any fuss? Try these new tools. Place milk and cocoa mix in the Back to Basics Cocoa-Latte Hot Drink Maker, ($34.99, right), and it'll, do the stirring, heating, and dispensing. Just add marshmallows! At...

Pizza night--with a kick.(home cooking/your recipes)(Recipe)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Dorothy Nadar from Atlantic City, New Jersey, sent GH the recipe for this weeknight-friendly pizza that's sure to be a hit with kids (and moms and dads too). barbecue chicken pizza Prep 15 minutes * Bake about 10 minutes Makes 6...

Laugh.(Comic)(Cartoon)
February 1, 2006... "My feet are small for the same reason my waist is small--things don't grow in the shade.' --Dolly Parton, country singer "You told me you wanted to go somewhere really expensive." "Well, you have your choice--you can take either...

Recall alerts.(consumer news)
February 1, 2006... Are there unsafe products in your home? Check the list below. These items were recalled by manufacturers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more information, contact the companies at the numbers listed below,...

A father's gift: he knew his daughter was almost grown up. But on her birthday, he wanted to rekindle her childlike sense of wonder.(Short story)
February 1, 2006... His daughter was about to turn 18 and leave home for college. He had an idea for her birthday but no confidence that it would matter to her. Even at age 12, she'd already moved into a distant orbit. Things had been easier when she was small. He...

Neil Diamond: the legendary singer opens up about eating his veggies, fixing his socks, and going to summer camp.(burning questions for ...)(Interview)
February 1, 2006... "My grandparents were big heroes of mine, for the courage they had in making the trip to America from Russia and Poland to give themselves and their family a chance at a new life. I'm eternally grateful to them." What is one thing you...